It may seem, due to the mere number of posts associated with my Kenmore Clothes dryer that perhaps this dryer has become a family nuisance or they are either prone to break, neither of which is true. I owned the dryer for well over 13+ years so the little maintenance that I have performed is nothing in comparison to years of service it has provided me.
Furthermore, you might draw the conclusion that this blog is 'appliance specific', which case it is not. The blog was created as a means to share a vast array of various repairs and of various capacities.
Although, the dryer has provided me with some extracurricular activity a time or two it has served us well with very little issues. Heck, its 13 years old and I have only had to work on it approximately three times. I do not think that is too bad. Hooray for Kenmore! Wonder if they are even made like they used to be?
At any rate, my Kenmore 90 Series- Model 110 clothes dryer has served me well.
I recently had an issue with the dryer not heating however. I initially thought that it was perhaps one of the temperature sensors possibly having gone awry. The temperature sensors are typically the culprit when it comes to the loss of heating. (see temperature sensor check and replacement)
Further investigation led to the discovery of a burned out segment of the heating element this time. As I was preparing to remove the heating element housing I discovered a segment of circular wire lying inside of the element housing. I without a doubt, knew the culprit was a burnt out element. (how to remove heating element housing)
An Ohm meter reading through the coil (contact to contact) confirmed 'no continuity' between the two. I knew then the segment of wire found, belonged to the element. To test the coil for continuity or resistance (ohms) through the coil, after removing all other attached wires simply place one of your test probes on one of the spade terminals on the white porcelain block and the other test probe on the other spade terminal. Doesn't matter which probe to which spade terminal. We are just testing continuity, so either direction will work and would provide the same reading.
So I prepared to remove the element from the housing.
Remove one screw near the element terminal strip.
After screw is removed, just grasp end of the shroud and with thumbs push on the terminal strip to dislodge the element from the housing.
Now you can see the area of issue- segment burnt out breaking continuity in the element....
"Heck, we all get tired!"
The heating element's item number is stamped upon the element, click on photo below for enlargement
To discover how to gain access into your dryer's compartment to gain access to components.see here
- I purchased a new heating element from appliancezone.com and it arrived within 3 days...i think the entire cost of the repair was about $44
Turned the breaker back on and tested the dryer...good to go! Now I just have about 4 loads of clothes to wash and dry--just waiting for me. ughhh!
To see how to gain access and remove your heating element
Furthermore, you might draw the conclusion that this blog is 'appliance specific', which case it is not. The blog was created as a means to share a vast array of various repairs and of various capacities.
Although, the dryer has provided me with some extracurricular activity a time or two it has served us well with very little issues. Heck, its 13 years old and I have only had to work on it approximately three times. I do not think that is too bad. Hooray for Kenmore! Wonder if they are even made like they used to be?
At any rate, my Kenmore 90 Series- Model 110 clothes dryer has served me well.
I recently had an issue with the dryer not heating however. I initially thought that it was perhaps one of the temperature sensors possibly having gone awry. The temperature sensors are typically the culprit when it comes to the loss of heating. (see temperature sensor check and replacement)
Further investigation led to the discovery of a burned out segment of the heating element this time. As I was preparing to remove the heating element housing I discovered a segment of circular wire lying inside of the element housing. I without a doubt, knew the culprit was a burnt out element. (how to remove heating element housing)
An Ohm meter reading through the coil (contact to contact) confirmed 'no continuity' between the two. I knew then the segment of wire found, belonged to the element. To test the coil for continuity or resistance (ohms) through the coil, after removing all other attached wires simply place one of your test probes on one of the spade terminals on the white porcelain block and the other test probe on the other spade terminal. Doesn't matter which probe to which spade terminal. We are just testing continuity, so either direction will work and would provide the same reading.
Remove one screw near the element terminal strip.
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After screw is removed, just grasp end of the shroud and with thumbs push on the terminal strip to dislodge the element from the housing.
Now you can see the area of issue- segment burnt out breaking continuity in the element....
"Heck, we all get tired!"
The heating element's item number is stamped upon the element, click on photo below for enlargement
To discover how to gain access into your dryer's compartment to gain access to components.see here
- I purchased a new heating element from appliancezone.com and it arrived within 3 days...i think the entire cost of the repair was about $44
To see how to gain access and remove your heating element
Wow, step by step booklet for you to get you're game on track- Biggie Smallz.
ReplyDeleteFollowed your steps and have what seems to be a brand new machine.
The heating element on the machine went. In addition I ordered the two sensors to air on the side of caution.
Finally I would like to add watching videos on you tube had me fixing to rip the entire machine down. This blog post saved me approximately 10 hours.
In conclusion, you do not have to take apart the entire machine to replace the heating element, and sensors. For this particular model.
Great work Chris I hope to see more of your work.
Cheers !
Thanks so much for the accolades and note. I'm glad it's still serving people. Thank YOU
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